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Governor’s curtailment order to address pandemic shortfall

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday signed a curtailment order to address a projected revenue shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Portland police identify victim in fatal crash involving motorcycle

Portland police say a man was killed when a vehicle collided with his motorcycle.

19-year-old motorist dies in crash in Down East Maine

EDMUNDS, Maine (AP) A 19-year-old motorist was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Edmunds, state police said.

University of New England takes additional testing measures

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The University of New England is undertaking additional testing measures on its Biddeford and Portland campuses as York County remains a hotspot for COVID-19.

Westbrook officials monitor water levels after large landslide blocks Presumpscot River

WESTBROOK, Maine (WGAN) Officials in Westbrook are monitoring water levels after a large landslide completely blocked the Presumpscot River Wednesday.

Fallen firefighter remembered on anniversary of deadly blast

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A Farmington firefighter was not forgotten on the anniversary of a massive propane explosion that claimed his life.

Border Patrol makes 7 arrests along border

The U.S. Border Patrol says seven people were arrested in three different border incidents last weekend even as the Maine-Canada border is closed to nonessential traffic during the pandemic.

Iraqi American says city official harassed his family

A member of the Waterville Planning Board is being called on to resign after accusations that she is harassing her Iraqi American neighbors.

Flash flood watch issued after landslide blocks Presumpscot River in Westbrook

Westbrook officials are assessing the potential dangers of a landslide that was discovered Wednesday morning. 

Maine to hold a lottery for entry into scallop harvest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine fishing regulators are using a pair of lotteries to allow people into the state’s lucrative scallop fishing industry.

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